author

US Airstrikes in Sokoto Miss Target, Security Expert Says Operation Had No Impact

A well-known security analyst, Zagazola Makama, has stated that the recent air operations carried out by the United States military in Sokoto State did not hit the intended target and had no operational effect on insurgent groups operating in Nigeria. The comment followed reports that U.S. forces launched airstrikes on Christmas night, allegedly aimed at […]

Trump Confirms Multiple U.S. Airstrikes on ISIS Positions in Nigeria

Former United States President Donald Trump has announced that American military forces carried out several lethal air operations against Islamic State (IS) militants operating in parts of northwestern Nigeria. According to Trump, the strikes were executed on Christmas Day and resulted in the elimination of numerous terrorist fighters. Speaking publicly, Trump stated that the attacks […]

Abiodun Assures Ogun Residents of Peaceful Power Handover in 2027

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has given strong assurance that the transition of power at the end of his second term in 2027 will be calm, orderly, and free from political tension. The governor stated that his administration is focused on ending its tenure on a positive note and handing over leadership without disputes […]

Nigeria Govt Confirms US Military Air Strikes on Terrorists

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially acknowledged that the United States carried out targeted military air operations against terrorist elements operating in the North-West region of the country. This confirmation was made through a statement released by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which emphasized that the action was part of an ongoing, structured security […]

ASERA Assumes Full Electricity Regulatory Control in Abia State as NERC Hands Over Authority

Abia State has officially entered a new phase in its electricity governance following the transfer of regulatory authority from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA). The development confirms ASERA as the legally recognized body responsible for overseeing electricity-related operations within Abia State, marking a significant shift from […]

Borno Bomb Blast: Zulum Condemns Attack on Mosque, Describes It as Barbaric and Inhumane

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly denounced the suicide bombing that targeted a mosque located within Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, the state capital. The deadly incident resulted in the loss of five lives, while thirty-five other worshippers sustained various degrees of injuries. The explosion reportedly took place on Wednesday evening during Maghrib […]

Christmas: Zulum Calls on Borno Residents to Safeguard the Sacred Bond of Unity

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has appealed to residents of the state to consciously preserve and defend the strong bond of unity that binds them together, irrespective of ethnic background, religious affiliation, or political inclination. In his Christmas goodwill message delivered through his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, the governor congratulated Christians across Borno State […]

Christmas: Akpabio Calls on Nigerians to Uphold Peace, Encourages Interfaith Participation

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to use the Christmas season as a time to strengthen peace, love, and national unity, while also calling on citizens of other religious backgrounds to take part in the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Senator Akpabio made this appeal in his Christmas […]

Many Feared Dead as Suspected Boko Haram Bomb Blast Hits Maiduguri Mosque

There was widespread panic in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, following an explosion that occurred at a mosque in the Gamboru Ward area of the city. The blast is believed to have been caused by an improvised explosive device allegedly planted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The explosion reportedly took place at a Juma’at Mosque […]

Many Traders Feared Trapped as Fire Guts Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island

A devastating fire outbreak on Wednesday evening engulfed the Great Nigeria Insurance House, a prominent commercial high-rise located on Martins Street in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. The inferno reportedly left several traders stranded inside the building as emergency responders battled to contain the situation. The fire incident, which occurred at approximately 5:00 […]

Israel Raises Alarm Over Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria

Israel has issued a strong warning over what it described as an alleged and ongoing genocide targeting Christians in Nigeria, insisting that the violence must be brought to an end without further delay. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly expressed deep concern over continuous attacks on Christian communities in different parts of Nigeria, calling attention […]

Gov Abba Yusuf Backs State Police, Says It Will Strengthen Security Nationwide

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has publicly expressed strong support for the establishment of State Police, describing it as a vital step toward resolving Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. The governor made this position known on Tuesday during the graduation ceremony of 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps, an event held at […]

Gov Yahaya Removes Four Aides Following Alleged Assault on Gombe Councillor

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the immediate dismissal of four aides linked to an alleged physical attack on a serving councillor within the state. The action was taken after investigations into the reported assault involving Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff, the elected councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area, were concluded. According […]